{"id":12901,"date":"2025-06-02T19:05:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T19:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/?page_id=12901"},"modified":"2025-08-11T17:50:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T17:50:20","slug":"vaccination","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/vaccination\/","title":{"rendered":"Mpox Vaccination"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    Mpox Vaccines<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      If You\u2019re at Risk, Get Vaccinated!<\/h1><\/h3>\n
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      People who are at risk of exposure to mpox or have been exposed to mpox are eligible for the 2-dose mpox vaccine<\/a>.\u00a0 If you think you\u2019re eligible, get vaccinated right away.<\/p>\n

      If you got your first dose and still need your second, it's not too late to get it!<\/p>\n

      About the vaccine<\/h2>\n

      JYNNEOS is the two-dose vaccine used for the prevention of mpox.\u00a0 The second dose is given 28 days after the first dose.\u00a0 It is important to get both doses of vaccine for the best protection against mpox.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      Vaccination is not a treatment for mpox. If you think you are sick with mpox, contact your healthcare provider to discuss testing and treatment options<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      \n\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn the basics about mpox and how to protect yourself and loved ones\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      \n\t\t\t\t\t\tFind mpox case data\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      \n\t\t\t\t\t\tFind testing and other related services throughout the state\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

      Who should get the vaccine<\/h1><\/h3>\n
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      People who are at risk of exposure to mpox or have been exposed to mpox are eligible for the mpox vaccine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      If you\u2019ve been exposed to mpox it\u2019s best to get vaccinated within 14 days of your last exposure, ideally with four days.<\/p>\n

      The vaccine will prevent you from getting mpox or make your illness less severe if you do get mpox.\u00a0 Visit CDC\u2019s website<\/a> to learn more about who should get the mpox vaccine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      It is important to get both doses of vaccine for the best protection against mpox.\u00a0 Even if it has been longer than 28 days since you received the first dose, it is not too late to get the second dose.\u00a0 You <\/span>don't<\/span> have to restart the vaccination series.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

      Where to get the vaccine<\/h1><\/h3>\n
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      Vaccines are available at participating local health departments<\/a>, pharmacies, and other healthcare providers.\u00a0 Before booking an appointment, call to make sure they carry the mpox vaccine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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      How much does it cost to get the vaccine?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

      Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance plans will cover the cost of the vaccine. People with private insurance should call their plan to see what type of coverage they have. For those who have no insurance coverage, contact your local health department about low cost or free mpox vaccination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

      Getting the vaccine<\/h1><\/h3>\n
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      You can get the vaccine in two different ways:<\/p>\n